Spark vs Minichamps - F1 1/43 model comparison Mclaren MCL35M 2021 Lando Norris / Daniel Ricciardo

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

Spark #1 Nice boxes now 1:18 Look forward to new videos this year. Happy new year and here's to a great 2023 F1 season

[@SirNerrad]

Nice job! Can you also do a Minichamps vs. Spark comparison for their 1/18 models, but with cars from the same race and driver?

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

Whenever I can get my hands on both versions, yes. Luckily this time I had two pretty similar models from the people of Race Passion Store. I normally buy the models I use in my videos. Buying 2 of the same model, just to compare them is a bit too much I think...

[@markzebr6463]

@@rpsmodelcarreviews agreed, I often get the same question. Most KZbin reviewers are not sponsored and make little or no money at great expense.

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

@@markzebr6463 Unfortunately that is the case, yes. I actually don't make these videos either with clicks or views in mind, I just love making these as most of my friends and family don't share the passion I have for these models, so this is my way of still being able to ramble about them 😄

[@shuajota]

Minichamps is the best brand for 1:43 models IMO. I just started my collection.

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

It really depends on the subject. They both have some great models and some real duds too.

[@williamlau4045]

great comparison, I would defo like more comparison videos

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

Thanks, I'll make some more then!

[@petercsato6742]

Nice video!!! I have got both Gulf McLarens, one MC and one Spark. I will do my comparison review soon. Great job, I prefer Minichamps but in some fine details Spark is better. They can get the colours wrong simetimes though and in this case the Spark Gulf livery has far whiter blue shade than Minichamps and in this case I would say easy winner is MC. But not necessarily in every case. Keep up the vids, I would love to see more comparisons.

[@markzebr6463]

Are there 4 camera pods on each car? Two behind the nose. One above the engine pod and one on either side if it? I also agree with you about the helmet and cockpit of the Mini Champs. As expected, your observations are dead on. You have me look at my cars more critically.

[@A_Normal_Guy5]

great comparison love your attention to detail,would love to see you do a video on the Ferrari 640 from 1989 a stunning John Barnard car and the first with paddle shift,keep up the great work👍🏻

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

Thanks! Sadly I don't have a Ferrari 640 model to review... I did plan on doing one on the 1990 Exoto Prost 641 model though!

[@A_Normal_Guy5]

close enough look forward to seeing it eventually 👍🏻

[@DANNY40379]

Thanks for the comparo, personally I have trouble spending top dollar for resin (plastic) models no matter who the brand is. Ideally F1 models should be made in carbon fiber but that is unrealistic and would be price exorbitant. As for regular street car models, I much prefer die-cast over plastic as real cars are made of metal not plastic! However I agree that resin models can outdo die-cast in the reproduction of finer details.

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

It's a difficult balance to get right!

[@dier2tte]

Very nice comparison!

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

Thanks! Look out for more of these coming up!

[@sammartin8700]

Can these cars be detached from the base plate and do the wheels spin like Bburago F1 cars ? Do you know if the Mercedes car (product code 13332183) on F1 store website is a Spark or Minchamps ? Thanks

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

These models can be detached from the base plates, yes. The wheels don't spin though, as it's usually the case with resin models. The Merc on the F1 Store is a Spark model. Minichamps uses different base plates.

[@sammartin8700]

@@rpsmodelcarreviews thanks for the quick reply!

[@petercsato6742]

@@sammartin8700 I wouldn't recomment to play with these cars, they are extremely fragile. Just saying in case if you are asking because of that. If you want F1 cars to play with as well than Bburago is your brand. Much less detailed but much sturdier.

[@markzebr6463]

Is the base cardboard melded to plastic? If so, seems cheap for an expensive model.....Your thoughts?

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

You mean on the Minichamps model? The cardboard can be separated from the plastic, it's not stuck on there, no. The model is actually keeping it on there.

[@markzebr6463]

Cool. Thanks

[@thelegend1383]

Amazing video mate. Where did you buy those stickers?

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

I got them from an Ebay shop called "stonemodel". I can recommend them. Quality pre cut decals, a few extra's too in case of an oopsie, and very nice communication and service.

[@thelegend1383]

@@rpsmodelcarreviews Thank you I will be ordering them 🤌👌

[@fifesimracerguy455]

Which brand is better

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

They both have their good and lesser parts. It really depends from model to model and in the end it comes down to personal taste.

[@francodc329]

I've heard the body of that MC is a diecast body....is that true?

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

Both are resin in scale 1/43, Minichamps 1/18 is diecast

[@pedromonteiro3378]

more comparions please

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

I'll try to do as many as possible! I have a few nice ideas too!

[@markzebr6463]

I purchased my first Mini Champs F1 a month ago. I was very disappointed with the ugly, crappy cheap Mini Champs base/ box. I do not remove models from the bases and display them as such. Therefore, base quality and appearance are important. Admittedly, I have the standard Mini Champs issues rather than the CK Models limited edition. If all Mini Champs models had the base and package you have, my opinion might be better. Otherwise, I think both models are comparative. That being said, I am a self-admitted Spark Snob.

[@elstar_2593]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

Thanks for your loyal following!

[@michaellau5839]

Hi there! Did you have to use any special solvents for the stickers? Thanks in advance!

[@martineering.evoluzione]

Both overpriced so far.

[@rpsmodelcarreviews]

In a way all quality modelcars are... You can always wait it out and hope the price drops, but run the risk of them selling out. That's part of the collecting game.